Red-Light Controversy Heads To Washington
Roger Hedgecock Set To Testify
WASHINGTON -- San Diego's red-light camera controversy will be the focus of a federal hearing in Washington this week.
KOGO radio talk show host Roger Hedgecock (pictured, left) will speak before a House of Representatives sub-committee Tuesday. The former mayor will ask lawmakers to set minimum time standards for yellow lights.
Hedgecock believes that the cameras are designed, not for safety, but to trap drivers so that cities can make money.
Meanwhile, in a local class-action lawsuit, a judge delayed his ruling on the legitimacy of nearly 300 red-light camera tickets.
Judge Ronald Styn had said earlier that he would rule on the case by the end of July. Tuesday he said that he needed more time, and gave no time frame indicating when the ruling might come.
Attorneys for the plaintiffs have asked the judge to dismiss the tickets.
KOGO radio talk show host Roger Hedgecock (pictured, left) will speak before a House of Representatives sub-committee Tuesday. The former mayor will ask lawmakers to set minimum time standards for yellow lights.
Hedgecock believes that the cameras are designed, not for safety, but to trap drivers so that cities can make money.
Meanwhile, in a local class-action lawsuit, a judge delayed his ruling on the legitimacy of nearly 300 red-light camera tickets.
Judge Ronald Styn had said earlier that he would rule on the case by the end of July. Tuesday he said that he needed more time, and gave no time frame indicating when the ruling might come.
Attorneys for the plaintiffs have asked the judge to dismiss the tickets.
Previous Stories:
- July 25, 2001: Traffic Camera Case Ruling Expected Soon
- July 24, 2001: 10 Editorial: Red Light Cameras
- July 19, 2001: Arguments Conclude In Traffic Camera Case
- July 15, 2001: Police Crack Down On Red Light Runners
- July 11, 2001: Battle Continues Over Red-Light Cameras
- July 6, 2001: Testimony Resumes In Traffic Camera Case
- July 3, 2001: Pending Camera Tickets Thrown Out
- June 26, 2001: Study: Traffic Cameras Operate To Make Money
- June 14, 2001: Red Light Cameras Turned Off
- June 12, 2001: San Diegans Sue Maker Of Traffic Cameras
- June 5, 2001: Allegations Against Red Light Cameras Mount
- June 3, 2001: Red Light Camera Ticket Hotline Available
- May 31, 2001: Councilmember: Pull Plug On Red Light Cameras
- May 31, 2001: San Diego To Audit Red Light Photo Cameras
- May 30, 2001: Four Red Light Cameras May Be Inaccurate
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